Shut-R-Bug's Photobucket BalloonFest07H9 album media

Middletown's annual Balloon Fest 2007 began with hot air balloons whooshing over our house.

Shut-R-Bug — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 06:38:36 MDT

Shut-R-Bug posted a photo

Middletown's annual Balloon Fest 2007 began with hot air balloons whooshing over our house. - DSC06466asis-1stinPB.jpg

They call it MidFirst Ohio Challenge. This balloon is called "WHO CARES".

Shut-R-Bug — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 06:38:19 MDT

Shut-R-Bug posted a photo

They call it MidFirst Ohio Challenge. This balloon is called "WHO CARES". - DSC06431crpaf.jpg

These shots were all taken with the Sony H9, which got me up close and personal.

Shut-R-Bug — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 06:38:10 MDT

Shut-R-Bug posted a photo

These shots were all taken with the Sony H9, which got me up close and personal. - DSC06440crpaf.jpg

About 30 local balloonists gather for fun and competition, and to give the local residents a much needed "Balloon FIX".

Shut-R-Bug — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 06:38:00 MDT

Shut-R-Bug posted a photo

About 30 local balloonists gather for fun and competition, and to give the local residents a much needed "Balloon FIX". - DSC06449crpaf.jpg

This attractive balloon was not named in the program.

Shut-R-Bug — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 06:37:46 MDT

Shut-R-Bug posted a photo

This attractive balloon was not named in the program. - DSC06453af.jpg

I liked it well enough to include a second shot.

Shut-R-Bug — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 06:37:32 MDT

Shut-R-Bug posted a photo

I liked it well enough to include a second shot. - DSC06454crp.jpg

"MISS NIAGRA" and Cincinnati pilot, Charlie Mays, flies with the jets.

Shut-R-Bug — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 06:37:22 MDT

Shut-R-Bug posted a photo

"MISS NIAGRA" and Cincinnati pilot, Charlie Mays, flies with the jets. - DSC06468crpaf.jpg

"DULCINEA"...piloted by Debby Young. Yes, women do this too.

Shut-R-Bug — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 06:37:14 MDT

Shut-R-Bug posted a photo

"DULCINEA"...piloted by Debby Young. Yes, women do this too. - DSC06479af.jpg

A closer look at "MISS NIAGRA".

Shut-R-Bug — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 06:36:39 MDT

Shut-R-Bug posted a photo

A closer look at "MISS NIAGRA". - DSC06497crpaf.jpg

I think this is "MARIAH" disappearing behind the neighbor's trees.

Shut-R-Bug — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 06:36:32 MDT

Shut-R-Bug posted a photo

I think this is "MARIAH" disappearing behind the neighbor's trees. - DSC06506af.jpg

"FRANCES SON DANCER", with Middletown pilot Sean Askren.

Shut-R-Bug — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 06:36:06 MDT

Shut-R-Bug posted a photo

"FRANCES SON DANCER", with Middletown pilot Sean Askren. - DSC06526afvaportrail.jpg

A balloon with a message. PADA stands for Pharmacists Against Drug Abuse.

Shut-R-Bug — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 06:35:52 MDT

Shut-R-Bug posted a photo

A balloon with a message. PADA stands for Pharmacists Against Drug Abuse. - DSC06533afPADA.jpg

"MARIAH" slips back into the open for a better shot.

Shut-R-Bug — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 06:35:37 MDT

Shut-R-Bug posted a photo

"MARIAH" slips back into the open for a better shot. - DSC06536crpaf.jpg

The only shot I got of "ARRYTHMIA". Pilot-Rick Cusick of Lima, Ohio. 2005 Challenge Champion.

Shut-R-Bug — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 06:35:26 MDT

Shut-R-Bug posted a photo

The only shot I got of "ARRYTHMIA". Pilot-Rick Cusick of Lima, Ohio. 2005 Challenge Champion. - DSC06547afbc.jpg

One of three REMAX balloons in the competion.

Shut-R-Bug — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 06:35:12 MDT

Shut-R-Bug posted a photo

One of three REMAX balloons in the competion. - DSC06557crpaf.jpg

Richard got some great shots with his Nikon D40.

Shut-R-Bug — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 06:34:51 MDT

Shut-R-Bug posted a photo

Richard got some great shots with his Nikon D40. - DSC06566afg1.20.jpg

"BOLERO". Craig Lucas-Chagrin Falls.

Shut-R-Bug — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 06:34:33 MDT

Shut-R-Bug posted a photo

"BOLERO". Craig Lucas-Chagrin Falls. - DSC06574af.jpg

Richard again, with the USA balloon in the distance.

Shut-R-Bug — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 06:34:18 MDT

Shut-R-Bug posted a photo

Richard again, with the USA balloon in the distance. - DSC06585afcrp.jpg

This remax balloon doesn't have a basket. The pilot rides in what is little more than a lawn chair!

Shut-R-Bug — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 06:34:04 MDT

Shut-R-Bug posted a photo

This remax balloon doesn't have a basket. The pilot rides in what is little more than a lawn chair! - DSC06594crp50af.jpg

I can't remember what they call that thing. I just call it NUTS!!

Shut-R-Bug — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 06:33:59 MDT

Shut-R-Bug posted a photo

I can't remember what they call that thing. I just call it NUTS!! - DSC06594crpaf.jpg

More REMAX action.

Shut-R-Bug — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 06:10:13 MDT

Shut-R-Bug posted a photo

More REMAX action. - DSC06618af.jpg

"TROUVIE".

Shut-R-Bug — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 06:09:43 MDT

Shut-R-Bug posted a photo

"TROUVIE". - DSC06622crpafbc.jpg

When we went to the site that afternoon to watch the evening launch, the first thing we saw was this. Gorgeous!!

Shut-R-Bug — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 06:09:16 MDT

Shut-R-Bug posted a photo

When we went to the site that afternoon to watch the evening launch, the first thing we saw was this. Gorgeous!! - DSC06624.jpg

Before getting to the launch area, I had to make a stop at the face painting booth.

Shut-R-Bug — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 06:09:02 MDT

Shut-R-Bug posted a photo

Before getting to the launch area, I had to make a stop at the face painting booth. - DSC06639af.jpg

Spiderman was a popular face to have painted.

Shut-R-Bug — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 06:08:25 MDT

Shut-R-Bug posted a photo

Spiderman was a popular face to have painted. - DSC06640crp.jpg

This youngster seemed very pleased with his reflection in the mirror.

Shut-R-Bug — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 06:08:10 MDT

Shut-R-Bug posted a photo

This youngster seemed very pleased with his reflection in the mirror. - DSC06643afshrpcrpbc.jpg

This pretty youngster was watching the whole time, but seemed unimpressed.

Shut-R-Bug — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 06:07:51 MDT

Shut-R-Bug posted a photo

This pretty youngster was watching the whole time, but seemed unimpressed. - DSC06648crpaf.jpg

In fact, she looked bored with the whole thing. Tatoos are much cooler.

Shut-R-Bug — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 06:07:30 MDT

Shut-R-Bug posted a photo

In fact, she looked bored with the whole thing. Tatoos are much cooler. - DSC06649crpaf.jpg

I think the result turned her off. NOT a Spiderman fan.

Shut-R-Bug — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 06:07:10 MDT

Shut-R-Bug posted a photo

I think the result turned her off. NOT a Spiderman fan. - DSC06651crpaf.jpg

No matter. This aspiring super hero also opted to be Spidey.

Shut-R-Bug — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 06:06:56 MDT

Shut-R-Bug posted a photo

No matter. This aspiring super hero also opted to be Spidey. - DSC06654af.jpg

The whole process took only a couple of minutes.

Shut-R-Bug — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 06:06:27 MDT

Shut-R-Bug posted a photo

The whole process took only a couple of minutes. - DSC06656af.jpg

It was fun to watch the transformation.

Shut-R-Bug — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 06:06:00 MDT

Shut-R-Bug posted a photo

It was fun to watch the transformation. - DSC06660af.jpg

Fun for him too.

Shut-R-Bug — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 06:05:33 MDT

Shut-R-Bug posted a photo

Fun for him too. - DSC06665crpafbc.jpg

Oops! I think he caught me shooting him.

Shut-R-Bug — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 06:05:11 MDT

Shut-R-Bug posted a photo

Oops! I think he caught me shooting him. - DSC06667.jpg

Finishing touches.

Shut-R-Bug — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 06:04:47 MDT

Shut-R-Bug posted a photo

Finishing touches. - DSC06675bc.jpg

A lot of people brought their dogs. I just brought a camera.

Shut-R-Bug — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 06:04:26 MDT

Shut-R-Bug posted a photo

A lot of people brought their dogs. I just brought a camera. - DSC06685crpaf.jpg

I bought one of these commerative t-shirts too....but it doesn't fit me like this.

Shut-R-Bug — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 06:04:04 MDT

Shut-R-Bug posted a photo

I bought one of these commerative t-shirts too....but it doesn't fit me like this. - DSC06702af.jpg

Two friends who don't have a computer...so they'll never know I've made them 'infamous'. LOL!

Shut-R-Bug — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 06:03:32 MDT

Shut-R-Bug posted a photo

Two friends who don't have a computer...so they'll never know I've made them 'infamous'. LOL! - DSC06703afg1.20.jpg

"C'mon, dad....the funnel cakes are THIS way!"

Shut-R-Bug — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 06:03:01 MDT

Shut-R-Bug posted a photo

"C'mon, dad....the funnel cakes are THIS way!" - DSC06705crpaf.jpg

"WOW! Wouldya' look at THAT!"

Shut-R-Bug — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 22:50:36 MDT

Shut-R-Bug posted a photo

"WOW! Wouldya' look at THAT!" - DSC06720af.jpg

About every two hours, Team Fastrax took to the skies for a skydiving demo.

Shut-R-Bug — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 22:49:58 MDT

Shut-R-Bug posted a photo

About every two hours, Team Fastrax took to the skies for a skydiving demo. - DSC06728.jpg

Try as I might, I couldn't follow the 70 mph descent of the 'Swoopers".

Shut-R-Bug — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 22:49:49 MDT

Shut-R-Bug posted a photo

Try as I might, I couldn't follow the 70 mph descent of the 'Swoopers". - DSC06729crpafg1.20.jpg

Mostly, I just got the smoke that followed behind them.

Shut-R-Bug — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 22:49:38 MDT

Shut-R-Bug posted a photo

Mostly, I just got the smoke that followed behind them. - DSC06731af.jpg

Back to the main concession area....where we found the balloon-blowing clown.

Shut-R-Bug — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 22:49:04 MDT

Shut-R-Bug posted a photo

Back to the main concession area....where we found the balloon-blowing clown. - DSC06733af.jpg

And a new subject for the face painter.

Shut-R-Bug — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 22:48:17 MDT

Shut-R-Bug posted a photo

And a new subject for the face painter. - DSC06739shrp.jpg

I gotta say it....this is MUCH prettier than Spiderman. :-)

Shut-R-Bug — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 22:47:47 MDT

Shut-R-Bug posted a photo

I gotta say it....this is MUCH prettier than Spiderman. :-) - DSC06749.jpg

Children found lots of ways to amuse themselves while waiting for the 7pm launch.

Shut-R-Bug — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 22:47:22 MDT

Shut-R-Bug posted a photo

Children found lots of ways to amuse themselves while waiting for the 7pm launch. - DSC06758af.jpg

The over-priced and less than nourishing food offerings were a big hit.

Shut-R-Bug — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 22:46:54 MDT

Shut-R-Bug posted a photo

The over-priced and less than nourishing food offerings were a big hit. - DSC06759af.jpg

LOVE the shirt, little dude.

Shut-R-Bug — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 22:46:24 MDT

Shut-R-Bug posted a photo

LOVE the shirt, little dude. - DSC06766crpaf.jpg

They see this as a picnic...I see it as chiggers tomorrow.

Shut-R-Bug — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 22:45:57 MDT

Shut-R-Bug posted a photo

They see this as a picnic...I see it as chiggers tomorrow. - DSC06770af.jpg

Just pretty.

Shut-R-Bug — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 22:45:16 MDT

Shut-R-Bug posted a photo

Just pretty. - DSC06774af.jpg

There they go again...another arial display to accompany supper.

Shut-R-Bug — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 22:44:37 MDT

Shut-R-Bug posted a photo

There they go again...another arial display to accompany supper. - DSC06783af.jpg

I did manage to get a couple of shots of the smoke trails before they hit the ground this time.

Shut-R-Bug — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 22:44:19 MDT

Shut-R-Bug posted a photo

I did manage to get a couple of shots of the smoke trails before they hit the ground this time. - DSC06786crpaf.jpg

As you can see, these two guys have crossed paths.

Shut-R-Bug — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 22:44:10 MDT

Shut-R-Bug posted a photo

As you can see, these two guys have crossed paths. - DSC06788af.jpg

And there's the highlight of the FastTrax show again....the HUGE American flag, saluting the troops.

Shut-R-Bug — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 22:43:51 MDT

Shut-R-Bug posted a photo

And there's the highlight of the FastTrax show again....the HUGE American flag, saluting the troops. - DSC06804af.jpg

As launch time grows closer, people find ways to relax.

Shut-R-Bug — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 22:43:11 MDT

Shut-R-Bug posted a photo

As launch time grows closer, people find ways to relax. - DSC06807af.jpg

At least some of them brought blankets, but I still hope they have lots of Chiggarid in the medicine cabinet.

Shut-R-Bug — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 22:42:27 MDT

Shut-R-Bug posted a photo

At least some of them brought blankets, but I still hope they have lots of Chiggarid in the medicine cabinet. - DSC06813crpaf.jpg

Be sure to cook both sides.

Shut-R-Bug — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 22:41:52 MDT

Shut-R-Bug posted a photo

Be sure to cook both sides. - DSC06815crpaf.jpg

Awwww factor.

Shut-R-Bug — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 22:41:21 MDT

Shut-R-Bug posted a photo

Awwww factor. - DSC06816crpaf.jpg

Not sure if he likes his choice of festival food.

Shut-R-Bug — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 22:37:35 MDT

Shut-R-Bug posted a photo

Not sure if he likes his choice of festival food. - DSC06820crpaf.jpg

Don't know what the spray bottles are for....but saw a lot of children carrying them. [I just kept the camera out of range!]

Shut-R-Bug — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 22:37:10 MDT

Shut-R-Bug posted a photo

Don't know what the spray bottles are for....but saw a lot of children carrying them. [I just kept the camera out of range!] - DSC06821crpaf.jpg

One of my favorite shots...and no balloon necessary.

Shut-R-Bug — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 22:36:49 MDT

Shut-R-Bug posted a photo

One of my favorite shots...and no balloon necessary. - DSC06838af.jpg

"This stuff between my toes is just as interesting as some dumb ol' balloons."

Shut-R-Bug — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 22:36:18 MDT

Shut-R-Bug posted a photo

"This stuff between my toes is just as interesting as some dumb ol' balloons." - DSC06840crpaf.jpg

I took this shot for my husband.

Shut-R-Bug — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 22:36:02 MDT

Shut-R-Bug posted a photo

I took this shot for my husband. - DSC06842crpaf.jpg

The launch starts, and people crowd the fence. Made it hard for a little short woman to get any decent 'blow-up' shots.

Shut-R-Bug — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 22:35:39 MDT

Shut-R-Bug posted a photo

The launch starts, and people crowd the fence. Made it hard for a little short woman to get any decent 'blow-up' shots. - DSC06862crpaf.jpg

Richard and our friend, Susan.

Shut-R-Bug — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 22:35:19 MDT

Shut-R-Bug posted a photo

Richard and our friend, Susan. - DSC06873af.jpg

Jim Wannamacher...our own Middletown balloonist...floats moon-ward.

Shut-R-Bug — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 22:34:57 MDT

Shut-R-Bug posted a photo

Jim Wannamacher...our own Middletown balloonist...floats moon-ward. - DSC06877afmoon.jpg

The only way some people could get a shot over the crowds. Middletown peopke LOVE their balloons!

Shut-R-Bug — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 22:34:42 MDT

Shut-R-Bug posted a photo

The only way some people could get a shot over the crowds. Middletown peopke LOVE their balloons! - DSC06903af.jpg

Remember the REMAX balloonist with the seat instead of a basket. On this flight he had something under his seat. I don't know what it is, but it looks like something I would need if I was up there!

Shut-R-Bug — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 22:34:28 MDT

Shut-R-Bug posted a photo

Remember the REMAX balloonist with the seat instead of a basket. On this flight he had something under his seat. I don't know what it is, but it looks like something *I* would need if I was up there! - DSC06910crpaf.jpg

Watching evening launches at Smith Park requires a lot of squinting.

Shut-R-Bug — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 22:34:23 MDT

Shut-R-Bug posted a photo

Watching evening launches at Smith Park requires a lot of squinting. - DSC06928af.jpg

"AMERICAN ROCKET"...usually just called the USA Balloon.

Shut-R-Bug — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 22:33:55 MDT

Shut-R-Bug posted a photo

"AMERICAN ROCKET"...usually just called the USA Balloon. - DSC06934af.jpg

The other 'specialty' balloon for this year..."FRED B. RABBIT".

Shut-R-Bug — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 22:33:42 MDT

Shut-R-Bug posted a photo

The other 'specialty' balloon for this year..."FRED B. RABBIT". - DSC06937af.jpg

Another shot of Susan with her Sony A100 and a big honkin' lens.

Shut-R-Bug — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 22:33:25 MDT

Shut-R-Bug posted a photo

Another shot of Susan with her Sony A100 and a big honkin' lens. - DSC06947af.jpg

[But I can get just as close with the native lens on the H9-hehehe!]

Shut-R-Bug — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 22:33:10 MDT

Shut-R-Bug posted a photo

[But I can get just as close with the native lens on the H9-hehehe!] - DSC06954af.jpg

Sometimes closer.

Shut-R-Bug — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 22:32:53 MDT

Shut-R-Bug posted a photo

Sometimes closer. - DSC06955.jpg

The best way to get a good shot with the sun in your face is to wait until a balloon blocks it.

Shut-R-Bug — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 22:32:40 MDT

Shut-R-Bug posted a photo

The best way to get a good shot with the sun in your face is to wait until a balloon blocks it. - DSC06958.jpg

FastTrax was getting ready for another show, so we were chased from the fenced area. I managed one ground shot without a crowd hugging the fence before I got out of the skydivers landing zone.

Shut-R-Bug — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 22:32:26 MDT

Shut-R-Bug posted a photo

FastTrax was getting ready for another show, so we were chased from the fenced area. I managed one ground shot without a crowd hugging the fence before I got out of the skydivers landing zone. - DSC06971.jpg

This balloon is also not listed in the program. We all just called it the "Candy Cane."

Shut-R-Bug — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 22:32:06 MDT

Shut-R-Bug posted a photo

This balloon is also not listed in the program. We all just called it the "Candy Cane." - DSC06974af.jpg

A wave to the crowd. This is NOT cropped. LOVE that 15X zoom!

Shut-R-Bug — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 22:27:59 MDT

Shut-R-Bug posted a photo

A wave to the crowd. This is NOT cropped. LOVE that 15X zoom! - DSC06980.jpg

Captured a big flame.

Shut-R-Bug — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 22:27:41 MDT

Shut-R-Bug posted a photo

Captured a big flame. - DSC06988.jpg

Seeing double?

Shut-R-Bug — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 22:27:28 MDT

Shut-R-Bug posted a photo

Seeing double? - DSC07005af.jpg

Alien invasion.

Shut-R-Bug — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 22:26:56 MDT

Shut-R-Bug posted a photo

Alien invasion. - DSC07009crp.jpg

Another of my favorite shots.

Shut-R-Bug — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 22:25:50 MDT

Shut-R-Bug posted a photo

Another of my favorite shots. - DSC07014.jpg

The skydivers have landed. I thought that was a brace on his leg, but it's the holder for the smoke container.

Shut-R-Bug — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 22:24:27 MDT

Shut-R-Bug posted a photo

The skydivers have landed. I thought that was a brace on his leg, but it's the holder for the smoke container. - DSC07041afg1.20.jpg

Here comes Old Glory again.

Shut-R-Bug — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 22:23:53 MDT

Shut-R-Bug posted a photo

Here comes Old Glory again. - DSC07051.jpg

Making the turn for the landing. Must be fun manuvering a 75,000 sq. ft. flag.

Shut-R-Bug — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 22:23:40 MDT

Shut-R-Bug posted a photo

Making the turn for the landing. Must be fun manuvering a 75,000 sq. ft. flag. - DSC07055crp.jpg

Coming home.

Shut-R-Bug — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 22:23:30 MDT

Shut-R-Bug posted a photo

Coming home. - DSC07061g1.20.jpg

Touchdown.

Shut-R-Bug — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 22:23:15 MDT

Shut-R-Bug posted a photo

Touchdown. - DSC07063g1.30.jpg

A small part of the huge crowd.

Shut-R-Bug — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 22:23:07 MDT

Shut-R-Bug posted a photo

A small part of the huge crowd. - DSC07067crpaf.jpg

Some intermission action.

Shut-R-Bug — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 22:22:53 MDT

Shut-R-Bug posted a photo

Some intermission action. - DSC07069crpaf.jpg

Just too cute.

Shut-R-Bug — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 22:22:26 MDT

Shut-R-Bug posted a photo

Just too cute. - DSC07074.jpg

Rolling out the balloons in preparation for the Balloon Glow.

Shut-R-Bug — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 22:22:05 MDT

Shut-R-Bug posted a photo

Rolling out the balloons in preparation for the Balloon Glow. - DSC07078af.jpg

The light was getting really bad for the H9 and for this inexperienced photographer, so please excuse the quality of the rest of the evening.

Shut-R-Bug — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 22:21:32 MDT

Shut-R-Bug posted a photo

The light was getting really bad for the H9 and for this inexperienced photographer, so please excuse the quality of the rest of the evening. - DSC07086.jpg

Getting in position for the Glow.

Shut-R-Bug — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 22:21:12 MDT

Shut-R-Bug posted a photo

Getting in position for the Glow. - DSC07097afnr.jpg

The sun is getting lower and lower, getting shots harder and harder.

Shut-R-Bug — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 22:20:58 MDT

Shut-R-Bug posted a photo

The sun is getting lower and lower, getting shots harder and harder. - DSC07099crp.jpg

Getting everything in place.

Shut-R-Bug — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 22:20:45 MDT

Shut-R-Bug posted a photo

Getting everything in place. - DSC07104af.jpg

Balloons against a pink and blue [and blown-out] background.

Shut-R-Bug — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 22:20:12 MDT

Shut-R-Bug posted a photo

Balloons against a pink and blue [and blown-out] background. - DSC07107afnr.jpg

A silhouette at sunset.

Shut-R-Bug — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 21:53:47 MDT

Shut-R-Bug posted a photo

A silhouette at sunset. - DSC07112.jpg

Whoosh!

Shut-R-Bug — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 21:53:35 MDT

Shut-R-Bug posted a photo

Whoosh! - DSC07132crpnraf.jpg

More flames.

Shut-R-Bug — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 21:53:20 MDT

Shut-R-Bug posted a photo

More flames. - DSC07141.jpg